The Ticket To Winning! In Idaho’s Foothills, a Raffle Unlocks More Than a Home—It Unlocks a Movement.

In the newest phase being built out today, where paved roads taper into open sky and the air smells faintly of sage and summer, a house sits quietly in the Avimor community. It’s more than a home—it’s a statement, a purpose, and a community gift.

Four bedrooms. Three bathrooms. Over 2,350 square feet. Landscaped. Fenced. Move-in ready. Estimated value: $700,000.

And it can be yours for $100.

That’s the premise—and promise—behind HomeRaffle.org, an ambitious charity raffle that not only changes the lives of its winners, but also fuels the work of three nonprofit organizations delivering food, hope, and dignity to some of Idaho’s most underserved communities.

Last year’s winners, Derrick and Kelly Tovey, can tell you what it’s like to have your name called just after 11 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Two weeks later, they were living in their brand-new Avimor home.

“It was surreal,” said Kelly. “You dream of something like this happening, but never think it will.”

They’ve since fallen in love with Avimor’s lifestyle—from mountain biking and hiking trails to Food Truck Mondays at the local brewery.

“It’s not just where we live,” said Derrick. “It’s where we belong.”

This Year’s Prizes: 25 Chances to Win

This year’s raffle features 25 prizes awarded to 25 winners, including:

• The Grand Prize: A new home in Avimor (valued at $700,000)
  
  
• A 2025 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck
  
• A $5,000 shopping spree
  
• 22 Visa gift cards, each worth $500
  
  

But the most remarkable story isn’t about what people win—it’s about what the community builds together.

A Ticket to Real Impact

Proceeds from HomeRaffle.org support the ongoing efforts of Astegos.org, the Boise Food Bank, and Toys for Tots – Southwest Idaho. Each of these nonprofits operates with grit and compassion, providing safety nets where few exist.

Astegos.org delivers more than 1,000 backpacks annually to children in underfunded rural schools. This year, they expanded their reach to the Duck Valley Indian Reservation, home to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes, where economic hardship is a daily reality.

“We don’t just drop things off—we partner, we listen,” said Tim Flaherty, founder and CEO of Astegos. “That’s what a real village does. And with Avimor by our side, and every ticket holder behind us, the future for Southwest Idaho looks brighter than ever.”

Teresa M., a mother in Owyhee County, recalled watching her son unzip his new backpack:

“He pulled out pencils, notebooks, crayons, and all the things the school said he needed—but we couldn’t afford. It was like they were treasures. I just stood there and cried.”

The Boise Food Bank feeds tens of thousands of Idahoans each month through a growing network of food pantries. Their clients range from working families and veterans to seniors like Samantha R., a retired nurse.

“I never thought I’d need help,” she said. “But my pension doesn’t stretch like it used to. These food boxes? They keep me going.”

Toys for Tots – Southwest Idaho has grown from a seasonal toy drive into a massive operation, serving 11 counties and reaching more than 25,000 children last year—11,000 more than the year before.

“It’s not just about toys. It’s about letting kids know they haven’t been forgotten,” said Staff Sergeant John Weems, U.S. Marine Corps.

Lena, a mother of three, shared:

“I lost my job in October. I didn’t know how I was going to make Christmas happen. Then they showed up with dolls, Legos, warm coats... They saved our holiday.”

Building Something Bigger

The raffle also helps fund the development of a 100,000-square-foot Community Warehouse to house the three organizations. It will be constructed on eight acres in Avimor, on the northern edge of Ada County.

The facility will serve as a centralized hub for distributing food, clothing, school supplies, and disaster relief resources across the region. Nonprofits will work side by side in shared space—streamlining logistics, reducing overhead, and dramatically increasing reach.

“Avimor was built with community in mind—not just homes, but heart,” said Dan Richter, developer of Avimor. “By hosting this project on our land, we’re proud to help anchor a future where neighbors help neighbors and hope is within reach for everyone in Southwest Idaho.”

Flaherty agreed:

“Hope is a team sport. And every person who buys a ticket becomes part of the team that’s rebuilding the future for families across this region.”

How to Get Involved

Tickets are available now at HomeRaffle.org for $100 each. The drawing takes place at midnight on New Year’s Eve.

Whether you walk away with a house, a truck, or simply the knowledge that you helped feed a family, clothe a child, or support a school—you win either way.

And in the foothills of Idaho, where a community came together to build something much bigger than itself, that kind of victory lasts a lifetime.